I'm actually proud of the response of the more level-headed folks in the crowd. A few people were trying to prevent a riot situation, but helping others up, and shouting at people to watch out for the trampled.

frankencj:Why did they pick Hitlers birthday? Is it to celebrate his birthday or is there another reason for the 4/20?

While I have never verified this personally, I have heard it said that April 20 occurred during numerous years over many centuries prior to the birth of the guy who eventually ruined Charlie Chaplin's mustache trademark.

I have not yet read the article, and I don't want to appear racist... but I am willing to bet that this is what happens when a bunch of stoners throw a weed party to mellow the fark out, and then a bunch of people who think weed belongs in rap videos with gun and biatches show up to the party... These people then proceed to "keep it real"...